April 24, 2026

TWRS-211 – The Biggest Mistakes New Radio Users Make

53 minutes

We discuss the most common mistakes new two way radio users make, why they happen, and how to fix them for better performance and clearer communication. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com.

Intro :00

Billboard 1:10

The Biggest Mistakes New Radio Users Make 1:25

A lot of people get their first two-way radio, take it out of the box, start using it, and quickly come to the conclusion that something isn’t working the way it’s supposed to. Maybe the range isn’t what they thought it would be, maybe the audio doesn’t sound right, or maybe it just didn’t meet their overall expectations. However, in many cases, the issue isn’t the radio at all. It’s the misconception about how they think radios should operate versus how the technology actually works. Here are some of the different types of Two Way Radios.

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Questions and Answers 42:17

Comments and questions from our blog and members of the Two Way Radio Forum. Check out and join the forum! It’s free!

Wrap up and Close 52:55

Send in your comments and questions for Danny and Rick to show[at]buytwowayradios.com. Feedback on this and other topics will be read by the hosts and included in future episodes of the show. If we read your comment about this episode on a future episode, we may send you a free t-shirt or some swag! Visit us at www.twowayradioshow.com!

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